We were supposed to see a “flying” car last night.

Instead, we’ll have to wait another two weeks.

Tesla postponed last night’s Roadster event until October 15, citing severe weather near the outdoor venue in Texas.

The company added that this event “can only be held outdoors.”

Which has people starting to wonder…

Because this isn’t expected to be a normal car reveal.

Elon Musk has spent years teasing a Roadster equipped with technology developed by SpaceX – including thrusters that could allow the car to briefly leave the ground.

Yes, there’s a chance we could soon see a flying Tesla.

So while we wait another two weeks, let’s go through everything we know about the new Roadster so far.

0–60 MPH in Under One Second

Tesla originally promised that the Roadster would become the fastest production car in the world.

Those ambitions have only grown.

Here are some of the performance numbers Tesla and Musk have discussed over the years:

• 0–60 mph: Under 1 second

• Top speed: More than 250 mph

• Range: Up to 620 miles

• Battery: 200 kWh in the original prototype

• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive

• Seating: Up to four people

• Roof: Removable glass panel that can be stored in the trunk

For some perspective, Tesla originally advertised a 1.9-second 0–60 time when it unveiled the Roadster in 2017.

Now Musk says acceleration under one second could be possible.

And apparently, that’s the boring part.

Musk has called the sub-one-second acceleration “the least interesting part” of the new Roadster and said the vehicle has a shot at producing the “most mind-blowing product demo of all time.”

So what could possibly be more interesting than going from 0–60 mph in under a second?

The Roadster Might Actually Fly

This is where SpaceX comes in.

Musk has said Tesla plans to offer an optional “SpaceX package” that incorporates rocket technology.

The idea is to install small cold-air thrusters around the vehicle.

These thrusters would rapidly release compressed gas to generate additional force, potentially improving:

• Acceleration

• Braking

• Cornering

• Top speed

Tesla engineers have apparently spent years figuring out how to make the system practical.

And Musk has taken the idea even further.

He has repeatedly suggested that the Roadster could hover or briefly leave the ground.

That could also help explain why last night’s unveiling had to be postponed because of severe weather.

If Tesla plans to demonstrate a sports car doing something airborne outdoors, bad weather could present an obvious problem.

We’ll have to wait until October 15 to see exactly what Tesla has built.

A $200,000+ Supercar

This technology obviously won’t come cheap.

Tesla originally announced the Roadster at:

• Base model: $200,000

• Founders Series: $250,000

Tesla has since removed those prices from its website, so the final Roadster could cost considerably more.

The company has continued accepting reservations, with sources reporting a $50,000 deposit required in the U.S.

And it’s important to note – this car isn’t supposed to be Tesla’s next Model 3 or Model Y.

The Roadster is expected to be a low-volume vehicle designed to showcase what Tesla's engineers can accomplish when price and practicality take a back seat to performance.

Think of it as Tesla’s technological showpiece.

What Does the Roadster Mean for Tesla Stock?

It’s important to know this car isn’t supposed to be Tesla’s next high-production vehicle.

The Roadster is expected to be a low-volume vehicle designed to showcase what Tesla’s engineers can accomplish when price and practicality take a back seat to performance.

Besides… Tesla doesn’t want its stock to be judged based on car sales anyway.

Tesla itself now describes its strategy as bringing “artificial intelligence into the physical world,” specifically through autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.

These are much higher-growth industries, which could help explain Tesla’s sky-high multiples of 340x earnings and 14x revenue.

Perhaps the most important takeaway from the Roadster launch is that SpaceX and Tesla might creep even closer together.

We’ve already seen the two companies share technology, facilities, and employees.

Now SpaceX thrusters could literally be built into Tesla’s newest vehicle.

Is a merger between the two coming soon?

Musk has hinted about the tie-up himself.

He sarcastically stated: “Imagine what action one might take when there's so much close collaboration in so many areas…"

Hmmm…

And if the Roadster takes flight using SpaceX thrusters on October 15, it’ll be another sign that Tesla and SpaceX are moving closer to ultimately becoming one company.